DA: P20/kilo rice in Metro starts today

MANILA, Philippines — As the 10-day ayuda ban distribution ended after the midterm elections, the Department of Agriculture (DA) will roll out rice for P20 per kilo in Kadiwa stores in Metro Manila today.

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said around 10 million people or two million families are expected to benefit from the program.

“As promised, the sale of rice for P20 per kilo, which was initially launched on Labor Day, will resume right after the midterm elections,” Tiu Laurel said.

Beneficiaries of the P20 rice program include senior citizens, persons with disabilities, solo parents, indigents and members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program.

Agriculture Assistant Secretary for agribusiness, marketing and consumer affairs Genevieve Velicaria-Guevarra said the cheaper rice would be available at Kamuning Public Market in Cubao, Quezon City; Mandaluyong Public Market; Bagong Silang Public Market in Caloocan; Pasay City Public Market; Agora Complex in Navotas, and Las Piñas Public Market.

The DA will also resume the sale of rice for P20 per kilo in Cebu today.